Alan Toovey's return to the Collingwood side remains on track, with the defender surviving his second match back from a knee reconstruction for the club's VFL side.

Toovey is expected back in the senior line-up as soon as this Friday night, less than 11 months after tearing his ACL in the 2013 Anzac Day match.

Nathan Brown, Sam Dwyer, Tyson Goldsack, Jarryd Blair and Jarrod Witts also played in Saturday's VFL game, meaning Collingwood will choose from an almost full-strength squad for the season opener against Fremantle.

Ben Hudson will be named as the club's nominated rookie this week - a role the 35-year-old ruckman fulfilled in 2013 - with the Pies having one open spot on their senior list.

Meanwhile, Adelaide players Tom Lynch, Andy Otten and Richard Douglas will see specialists this week, with the club hopeful they will avoid surgery after being injured in Friday's practice match win over Greater Western Sydney.

Douglas spent time in a Sydney hospital after receiving a heavy knock to his groin, and will be further assessed early this week, with Otten to receive advice on his knee and Lynch his shoulder.

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While Lynch may still be out of action for several weeks, the forward was hopeful of avoiding reconstructive surgery given his shoulder was dislocated through the back not the front.

The Crows also hoped Otten would avoid surgery, with defender Sam Shaw likely to be available for round one after reporting hamstring soreness.

Football manager Phil Harper said a recovery plan for Otten, Lynch and Douglas would be determined early this week.

''At this stage, we don't anticipate either player [Otten and Lynch] needing surgery, however this will not be confirmed until after they consult their respective specialists,'' he said.

Brent Reilly continued his return from a shoulder reconstruction in a SANFL trial game alongside youngsters Brad Crouch and Sam Kerridge, with a potential replacement for Lynch, Lewis Johnston, kicking seven goals.